The Next Africa: Business, Entrepreneurs, Technology and Turnaround (MLF)

Jake Bright, Writer; Author; Strategic Advisor Join us for a discussion of business, investment, technology and turnaround in Africa with Jake Bright, co-author of The Next Africa: An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse. The book won an Axiom Best Business Book award and was recently featured at TEDx. Bright, who also contributes on Africa for TechCrunch, will focus in particular on Sub-Saharan Africa’s emerging technology sector and its growing ties to Silicon Valley. Location: 555 Post St., San Francisco Time: 5:30 p.m. networking reception, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. book signing MLF: International Relations, Science & Technology Program organizer: Norma Walden All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.